Re: [libreoffice-documentation] LO Draw and ODG format

Peter: why not copy and paste between the applications? There is no need 
to involve a whole document file.

Like Regina said, if your drawing consists of multiple elements, select 
them all, right-click and "Group" before copying and pasting the thing.

Ilmari

Peter Schofield kirjoitti 22.2.2020 klo 10.46:
> Hello Regina
>
> I have just re-read your email.
>
> I use PNG format for screenshots as this is the best format to use and keeps the image sharp. This 
> comes from experience and it is also mentioned in the information for the LO documentation team.
> In the information it also mentions to use Draw if you want to add items to a screenshot. So I 
> tried it and this is when I got the problem of an empty file. Importing an ODG file into Writer 
> gives the warning message that the file format is not recognised.
> Surely, I should be able to create an illustration or drawing in Draw, save it in ODG format and 
> then copy and paste the file into Writer. LibreOffice consists of several modules and there should 
> be complete compatibility between the different file formats that are created. Am I missing 
> something? I wonder if any LO users have come across this problemm.
>
> Regards
> Peter Schofield
> psauthor@gmail.com
>
>
>
> > On 18 Feb 2020, at 13:33, Regina Henschel <rb.henschel@t-online.de> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Peter,
> >
> > Peter Schofield schrieb am 18-Feb-20 um 13:01:
> > > I am updating the user guide for Draw to version 6.4 and have come a problem.
> > > LO Writer is not accepting the ODG format as a file. I have tried dropping into a document as well 
> > > as doing a copy and paste, but nothing happens. I also tried importing as an image and I get the 
> > > message that the ODG drawing is not recognised as an image.
> > > My only solution at the moment is to export from Draw in PNG format after saving in ODG format.
> > > Exporting directly from Draw without saving in ODG format produces an empty file.
> > > Anybody know a solution.
> > > I am using LO version 6.4.0.3
> >
> > The goal is not clear to me.
> > If you intend to import a complete ODG file (why?), then it would be only possible as OLE.
> > If you want to insert single drawings, often simple copy&paste will work. Another method would be 
> > to drag the drawing into a (new) Gallery theme in Draw and insert it from the Gallery in Writer.
> >
> > If your drawing in Draw contains several shapes, you might get better results by grouping them.
> > In case you get distance problems at the edges, include a white rectangle behind the drawing.
> >
> > Why do you think, using PNG in the guide is not so good?
> >
> > BTW, I'm currently reviewing the German guide for Draw.
> >
> > Kind regards
> > Regina
> >
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